Ramsey Winch H-800 DOW-LOK W/25000 LB RATING - Manual (Page 10)

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CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
CLUTCH INOPERATIVE OR
BINDS UP
CLUTCH HANDLE WON’T
LATCH
OIL LEAKS FROM HOUSING
LOAD DRIFTS DOWN
WINCH RUNS TOO SLOW
CABLE DRUM WILL NOT
FREESPOOL
CABLE BIRDNESTS WHEN
CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED
HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKS
FROM HOLE IN ADAPTER
1. Dry or rusted shaft.
2. Bent yoke or linkage
1. Debris in clutch.
1. Seal damaged or worn.
2. Too much oil.
3. Damaged gasket.
1. Worm brake has become
worn.
2. Worm brake out of adjust-
ment.
1. Hydraulic motor worn out.
2. Low flow rate.
1. Winch not mounted square-
ly, causing end bearings to
bind drum.
1. Drag brake disc worn.
1. Damaged motor shaft seal.
1. Clean and Lubricate.
2. Replace yoke or shaft
assembly.
1. Clean and lube per page 15.
1. Replace seal.
2. Drain excess oil. Refer to
Techniques of Operation.
3. Replace gasket.
1. Replace brake disc. (See
page 6)
2. Turn adjusting bolt clock-
wise 1/4 turn or until load
does not drift.
1. Replace motor.
2. Check flow rate. Refer to
Hydraulic Systems flow
chart, page 8.
1. Check mounting. Refer to
Winch Mounting, page 5.
1. Replace discs.
1. Replace seal.